Decorative ceiling, wall, and floor structure

ABSTRACT

The invention consists of a premoulded frame that gets secured to a substrate or hung from supports independently. This premoulded frame has indentions that from a waterproof fit when properly shaped tiles are installed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to decorative ceilings, walls andfloors structure and, more particularly, to a applying tiles and panelsto this structure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a decorative and functionalceiling, wall, and floor structure. In particular, the invention relatesto a structure that consists of two parts. The first part is apre-molded grid panel that forms 4 inch by 4 inch ovals. These ovalshave a vertical cut from their tops to halfway through the side edge ofthe 4 inch pattern which allows for expansion and contraction. Tileswith pre-made oval legs underneath them insert into the grid ovals.These tiles push against the inside edge of the grid ovals making awaterproof seal. The tile faces can be made of different sizes to allowfor different appearances such as a grout line formed by thejuxtaposition of the tiles inside the grid. This grout line can be ofvarying sizes or not present at all depending upon the size andjuxtaposition of the tiles inside the grid. Both the grid and tile canbe made of plastic, metal, wood or any other building material.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Referring to the drawings, the present invention is shown anddescribed with respect to a ceiling, wall, or floor of any type.Examples include, but are not limited to: a bathroom, kitchenbacksplash, or any other room in the house. The invention can also beused in commercial facilities. The many uses of the invention will bemade clear to those who read the description. An assembly embodying theinvention includes a pre-molded grid panel (#1). This panel has ovalshaped (#2) 4 inch by inch openings (#3) forming a grid pattern of equalsize. This grid panel has a cut vertically halfway through the insideedge of formed ovals (#4). This cut allows for expansion and contractionof inside face of ovals (#5). Near the bottom, inside face of ovals is acut out (#6) for locking an removing bump on tile. At very bottom ofpanel, the ovals are turned in (#7) and extend ¾ of an inch towardcenter of ovals to allow for fastening (#8) to ceiling, wall or floor.Panel also has appatures allowing for panels to lock together (#9) intwo sides. Panel also has a vertical rib underneath (#10) to allow forappatures to lock. Tiles have a decorative face (#11) that can be madedifferent sizes (#12) to allow for the appearance of a grout line (#13)of different sizes or no grout line at all. This grout line (or lackthereof) is formed by the tile size and placement in the grid (#14).Tiles can also have beveled edges, rounded edges (#15), or square edgesas desired. Tiles also have an appature on all four sides at the bottomof the oval leg (#16) for locking into the grid. Tiles have a verticaloval leg molded to the bottom of the tiles that fit into the ovals ofthe grid (#17). Filling the ovals of the grid (#18) with tiles (#19)give the finished look of a tiled or paneled ceiling, wall, or floor.This system is completely waterproof and can be made from plastic,metal, wood or any other building material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtainedby reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered inconjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

[0005]FIG. 1 is a top view of an A grid panel.;

[0006]FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an A grid panel.;

[0007]FIG. 3 is a top view of a Tile showing decorative top with turneddown oval leg and locking apparatus.;

[0008]FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a Tile placement in grid.; and

[0009]FIG. 5 is a top view of a Tile in grid.

What is claimed is:
 1. A panel of oval shapes of equal size anddimension horizontally and vertically to form a grid pattern to accepttiles. These tiles fit between ovals to give the look of a grout line ofdifferent sizes or to eliminate grout line completely if desired.
 2. Thepanel has a cut from top to halfway down on inside edge of ovals toallow for waterproofing when tiles are placed between ovals.
 3. Insideof ovals near bottom will have a slot on all four sides to allow fortile backing.
 4. Tiles will have oval pattern legs underneath decorativeface spaced to fit ovals in panel. Tiles also have a protrusion onoutside face of oval legs to firmly secure tile fit.
 5. If so desired,tile face can be made of different sizes to show grout line of differentsizes or eliminate grout line completely. Different size tiles such as 8inch by 8 inch, 12 inch by 12 inch, 8 inch by 12 inch, 4 inch by 8 inch,or similar sizes can be used in same panel to make a complete waterproofsystem.